Bartell Drugs launches its "Stock the Pantry"food drive for Northwest Harvest by accepting
nonperishable food items and cash donations at all 57
Bartell Drug locations from June 1 to June 13.

This two-week food drive, now in its second year, is
especially important to help Northwest Harvest
replenish food stocks during summer months--when
families that normally depend on free or reduced-price
school meals may struggle to provide those meals at
home.

Last year the two-week drive generated over 16,767
pounds of food donations as well as cash contributions
for food banks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
The company also donated 1,500 reusable bags for use by
food bank clients.

"Year-round hunger is an unfortunate reality for many
children and their families, as well as many seniors.
Through the generous contributions by our customers,
we're proud to support Northwest Harvest with this
effort," said Bartell's Chairman & CEO George D.
Bartell.

The "Stock the Pantry" drive builds on a long-time
relationship between Bartell's and Northwest Harvest,
including holiday food drives.

"Only 2 out of 5 low-income children who receive a
school lunch also receive a lunch in the summer
months," said Shelley Rotondo, executive director of
Northwest Harvest. "Stock the Pantry" represents a
major summer food drive and helps replenish food stocks
for families in need.